Hadi as PM? No problem, says Anwar

PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim has no problems with the idea of PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang becoming the prime minister of Malaysia. 

"No problems. Not an issue. We can discuss the matter," said Anwar in a curt reply when met after a function at Universiti Selangor, Shah Alam. 

Anwar (left) was asked to comment on a PAS ulama wing representative Hairun Nizam Mat Hussain's proposal for Abdul Hadi to become Pakatan's prime ministerial candidate. 

Hairun Nizam had made the remark during his speech at the 58th PAS muktamar in Kota Baru yesterday. 

Following this, Abdul Hadi remained coy over the proposal, stressing that Islamic teachings forbid him from seeking leadership positions. 

"We see it as a position with heavy responsibilities... What is important is for us to take over Putrajaya first.

"Whoever that becomes the premier must be a person that the people will accept. A person that will unite the people and uphold justice. We will accept that.

"(However,) I am willing to become a fisherman," said Abdul Hadi.

Last Friday, DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang told PAS supporters during a rally in Kota Baru that his party endorses Anwar as the prime minister. 

Lim said Anwar was the most suitable to help save the country from pervasive corruption.